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- Don't register a VM for DHCP on wireless.
- When copying or backing up a VM image:
- Make sure the VM is powered off.
- Do not copy the lockfile directory (the only subdirectory that ends in ".lck"
- When restoring from backup use move, not copy.
- Treat each VM as a standalone computer for security purposes. Install virus scanning software. Take OS updates.
Q. I want to make a backup of my virtual machine. What is the best way to do so? (From VMware docs on best practices for backup)
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